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No change in cabinet decision on
priest issue
WSN Network
KUALA LUMPUR:
There is
no change in the Malaysian cabinet's decision to consider fresh
applications from Hindu temples and Sikh gurdwaras for priests,
musicians and artisans from India, Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr
S. Subramaniam said Wednesday.
"This issue has
been clarified in the media many times, and I wish to state here
that there is no change in the Cabinet's decision," he said in a
statement here. He said the decision was that the visas and permits
for priests, musicians and artisans from
India
among fresh applicants would be valid for a maximum period of three
years and based on a set of strict guidelines.
If there are any
weaknesses at the state level or the Immigration Department on the
implementation of the Cabinet decision, they will be rectified, he
said. "We will monitor the implementation of this decision and
should there be any weaknesses, we well take steps to correct them,"
he said.
He advised
temple committees to contact his senior private secretary, Manikumar,
at 03-8886
5003 or 012-3887 350 for any queries.
3 September 2008
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